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VECTAPURE II™ Residential Reverse Osmosis Water System INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S MANUAL For Vectapure II models RO-4042H, RO-4052H, RO-4152H and ™ WR2 series reverse osmosis systems THIS MANUAL IS TO BE LEFT WITH THE OWNER OF THE EQUIPMENT FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES AND TECHNICAL GUIDANCE. IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT...
Section 1. Frequently Asked Questions Before getting started, take the time to familiarize yourself with your new Waterite system by reading some FAQs listed below. Call us or ask your dealer if you have any other questions about your system’s operation.
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THESE CONDITIONS MAY EXIST CONSULT A WATER PROFESSIONAL TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT RAW WATER PRE-TREATMENT AND DISINFECTION. WATERITE RO SYSTEMS ARE TO BE OPERATED ONLY WITH A SAFE, CHLORINATED RAW WATER SOURCE. THIS IS NECESSARY TO PERIODICALLY PURGE AND FLUSH THE...
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Q: Where is the system installed? Typically, the system is installed under the kitchen sink. Some homeowners or installers prefer the basement or crawlspace, as this conserves storage in the kitchen and may allow for easier access to the system for maintenance purposes. If you install the system more that 20’...
One plastic tank shut-off valve; One filter housing wrench; One Owner’s package including owner’s manual, warranty certificate, Extended Warranty Plan enrolment form, Waterite Parts Program enrolment form; One 12 litre (4 gallon) RO holding tank. Step 1. Selecting the System Location 1.
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Keep in mind that you may install a tube tee on the line to the faucet to connect icemakers or other faucets to the system. If you locate your system farther than 20 feet from the faucet, you will need to use 3/8” tubing or install a pressure booster pump to your line. See your dealer for parts and details.
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Step 4. Install the Sink Faucet Tools required for this step: An electric drill, a 5/8” carbide bit, a small adjustable wrench, a center punch, a pencil, a rat-tail file. 1. Examine the sink. If it has an existing hole for mounting a faucet, skip to Step 4. (6). 2.
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2. Position the drain saddle assembly in the selected location and mark the spot through the threaded outlet with a pencil or marker 3. Drill a ¼” hole at the marked spot. Strip the backing paper from the adhesive side of the saddle gasket and position on the inside of the drain saddle, aligning the hole with the threaded outlet.
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at the waste elbow, on the membrane housing. Place the storage tank in the location you have chosen for it. Using the clear 3/8” tube connect the system fitting marked “to tank” to the tank valve. Connect the 3/8’” tube attached to the faucet to the system fitting marked “to faucet”.
TIGHTEN – 1/4 turn after hand tight is usually sufficient. Repeat with one of the carbon block cartridges in the middle housing (three-housing WR2 units only) and with the other carbon block cartridge in the right hand housing. 5. Remove the membrane element from its wrapping. Disconnect the ¼” tube attached to the membrane housing end cap.
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TDS readings in the product water begin to rise. Total Dissolved Solids may be measured by a professional or by use of a simple hand-held TDS monitor. These are available from your dealer or from Waterite’s Online Store at www.waterite.com. Pocket TDS meter The membrane element life will range from 1 to 5 years, depending on the quality of the raw water.
To change the membrane element, start by closing the cold water supply valve. Make sure that your hands are washed and your tools are clean. Repeat Step 9 (5.) above. If the old membrane element does not pull out easily by hand, use a pair of pliers to gently pull the element by the product tube until it slides out of the housing.
VECTAPURE II™ and WR2 SERIES RESIDENTIAL REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEMS PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER COMMENT DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER COMMENT 1 Filter housing - clear 14 Mounting clips HE1014CW-U WP-225 Filter housing - white HE1014WW-U 2 Cartridge, combo 16 Low pressure switch PPCC10-05 All models RO-SWI-L...
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VECTAPURE II™ RESIDENTIAL REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM FLOW LAYOUT RO4042H / RO4052H Not included on RO4042H...
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